This Rivian R1T Floated 150 Feet During Hurricane Helene And Still Runs Fine | Carscoops The R1T EV’s owner expected he would need to call his insurance company to report the truck as a total loss, but it works just fine https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson October 4, 2024 at 20:58 The owner of the R1T
Month: October 2024
Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis NV, speaks to the media at the Stellantis auto manufacturing plant in Sochaux, France, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — Stellantis is suing the United Auto Workers, escalating a monthslong battle between the transatlantic automaker and American union, CNBC has
We’re Driving A $113K Loaded 2025 Infiniti QX80—Ask Us Anything | Carscoops While the new-generation Infiniti QX80 starts at just over $82,000, our tester is a top-of-the-line trim packed with options October 4, 2024 at 11:09 The 2025 Infiniti QX80 starts at $82,450 but our test model costs $112,590. Every QX80 features a powerful 3.5-liter
Oct 4, 2024, 10:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Renault chief executive Luca de Meo has said their “family jewel” Alpine Formula 1 team is not for sale after the company confirmed its engine production will end after next season for financial reasons. In an interview with L’Equipe, the Italian defended the strategy of Alpine
Tesla Suspected Of Triggering Fire That Destroyed Houston Garage | Carscoops It’s unclear if the Tesla was plugged in and charging at the time of the fire https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson October 4, 2024 at 13:12 A suspected Tesla fire caused severe damage to a Houston home and garage. Flames quickly engulfed and destroyed the
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke directly to Elon Musk Friday on the billionaire’s X platform, part of an effort to counter false conspiracies about federal disaster aid for victims of Hurricane Helene that Musk spread on X, where his follower count stands over 200 million. “No one is shutting down the airspace and FAA doesn’t
By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 3, 2024 Tesla has started sending out invitations to order the non-Foundation Series Cybertruck, which starts at $79,990 before options. While Tesla’s order page for the Cybertruck as of writing is still displaying the Foundation Series variant as of writing, the start of production for the all-electric pickup truck’s
Yamaha will supple its e-axle and motion control technology for Caterham’s Project V The Caterham Project V is an electric sports car Caterham hasn’t said when the Project V will go on sale, but a completed prototype is expected in 2025 Yamaha will supply a powertrain and other technology for the Caterham Project V electric
Oct 4, 2024, 03:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Formula One won’t be proceeding with the rookie-race this year. Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Formula 1 will not hold a sprint race for rookie drivers in Abu Dhabi after the final grand prix of the season, the governing FIA said on Wednesday. The concept has been discussed for
Semi Pits Tesla, Drives Away Like Nothing Happened | Carscoops The semi driver kept rolling but cameras caught his license plate and police are looking into it October 3, 2024 at 21:08 A Tesla Model 3 driver was pitted by a semi-truck driver who abruptly changed lanes. The truck driver fled the scene without stopping,
Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to its robotaxi fleet. Courtesy image Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric
Source: Tesla Over ten months after deliveries started, Tesla is now taking configurations for the non-Foundation series Cybertruck. The first Cybertruck deliveries occurred on November 30th last year, so we’re just over ten months past that date. As it often does, Tesla started fulfilling deliveries from the top down – it shipped higher-optioned, limited-edition models first,
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterOct 3, 2024, 09:05 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions The NASCAR community came together on Wednesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway to help provide aid to victims of Hurricane Helene. Ryan McGee CONCORD,
Porsche Owner Wins $151,000 After Shady Mechanic Kept 993 For 11 Years | Carscoops The shop kept the 911 for 11 years before dumping it at the house of the owner with a missing powertrain https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson October 3, 2024 at 14:31 Dr. Penelope Horlick gave her car to Jagjiwan Jhally for repairs
In this article F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A banner advertises the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT – Ford Motor lost its lead in electric vehicle sales to crosstown rival General Motors during the third quarter,
Pininfarina has revealed an open-top Battista electric hypercar ahead of the formal debut later today at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, one of the premier events of 2024 Monterey Car Week currently underway in California. The new Battista Targamerica, as the name suggests, is a targa version of the Battista. It is strictly a one-off
Open Extended Reactions The U.S. Grand Prix saw a spike in ticket sales once Max Verstappen stopped winning so regularly, according to Austin circuit boss Bobby Epstein. The race at the Circuit of the Americas will take place on Oct. 21, having established itself as one of the most popular events on the F1 schedule.
Thieves Are Stealing Headlights Faster Than You Can Say Eye-Snatching | Carscoops The rising theft of premium vehicle headlights has become a lucrative endeavor, with individual units costing upwards of $3,000 September 29, 2024 at 14:20 Rising headlight thefts signal a shift in automotive crime toward dismantled vehicle parts. Thieves are capitalizing on high-value headlights,
Workers producing pure electric vehicles at a Volkswagen (Anhui) workshop in Hefei, China, on Sept. 25, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Europe’s top car giants appear to be increasingly concerned about the prospect of massive fines, particularly as electric vehicle demand falters ahead of the next tightening of carbon regulations. Automakers operating
By Joey Klender Posted on October 2, 2024 Tesla Robotaxi unveiling will take place next week on October 10 in Los Angeles at the company’s “We, Robot” event. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas has a clear-cut timeline of when the firm believes the Robotaxi will roll out. Jonas notes that Morgan Stanley believes there is
Associated Press Oct 2, 2024, 09:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two NASCAR teams — one of them owned by Michael Jordan — filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France on Wednesday, claiming the new charter system limits competition by unfairly binding teams to the
Brazen Thieves Steal Lamborghini, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG GT Rentals Before Track Day | Carscoops Five cars were snatched from Tibenham Airfield in Norfolk one day before they were supposed to be used a track event https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson October 1, 2024 at 17:50 A Porsche Cayman and VW Golf GTI were also among the cars
In this article GOOGL TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT For a decade, Elon Musk has championed the idea that one day Tesla cars will drive themselves as robotaxis. Next week, the company will unveil the design of its autonomous cabs. Despite years of bold predictions and missed deadlines, fans of the company are
Elon Musk is celebrating winning a lawsuit over his misleading claims regarding Tesla’s self-driving program. However, before celebrating, he should take a closer look at the defense his lawyers took: puffery. By definition, “puffery” refers to exaggerated or false praise. It’s also a legal defense used by defendants in cases of false advertising or misleading statements.
A rare Ferrari owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is up for sale The Ferrari is a 250 LM, the successor the 250 GTO The car took overall victory at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans Most classic Ferraris will fetch top dollar at auctions these days, but what about an example that
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorOct 1, 2024, 04:49 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Daniel Ricciardo has been replaced by Liam Lawson at Red Bull’s junior team RB. Getty Christian Horner has revealed that Red Bull’s motorsport adviser Helmut Marko wanted Daniel Ricciardo out of the RB
BMW M3 Flips Over At Car Meet, Conveniently In Front Of A Cop | Carscoops The driver of this LS-powered BMW M3 did an excellent job of imitating a Ford Mustang owner https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 24 seconds ago An E36 BMW M3 was wrecked after its owner lost control leaving a car meet. The
GM’s 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV during a media launch event for the vehicle in Detroit, May 16, 2024. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — Increases in sales of electric vehicles and small crossovers helped General Motors report slightly better-than-expected sales during the third quarter. The Detroit automaker reported a 2.2% drop in third-quarter sales compared
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorOct 1, 2024, 06:24 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Charles Leclerc is curious to see how he compares to Lewis Hamilton when the pair become Ferrari teammates next season. Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 world in February when he announced he
Hailing from Metro Detroit, it was practically destiny for Michael Gauthier to dive headfirst into the automotive industry. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he has graced publications like Worldcarfans and its successor, Motor1. In a twist of fate, he landed at CarScoops in 2017, where he now spends his days crafting reviews, offering